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14 batting last, when it is by the number of wickets still then to fall. In a one-day match which is not played out on the second innings, this rule applies to the position at the time when a result on the first innings was reached.

4. A “Draw” is regarded as a “Tie” when the scores are equal at the conclusion of play, but only if the match has been played out. If the scores of the completed first innings of a one-day match are equal, it is a “Tie” but only if the match has not been played out to a further conclusion.

FOLLOWING INNIGS :

The side which bats first and leads by 200 runs in a match of 5 days or more; or by 150 runs in a Three day of four day match; or

by 75 runs in a one-day match -

shall have the option of requiring the other side to follow their inning

DECLARATION :

The captain of the batting side may declare an innings closed at any time during a match irrespective of its duration.

NOTE:

A Captain may forfeit his second innings. In this event, the interval between innings shall be 10 minutes and his decision must be notified to the Opposing capta in and umpires in sufficient time to allow seven minutes rolling the pitch.